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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a congenital condition causing bowel obstruction due to absent ganglion cells.
  • Surgical correction is standard, but postoperative symptoms can persist.
  • Common complications include obstruction, enterocolitis, and incontinence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current surgical techniques and management strategies for postoperative symptoms in Hirschsprung's disease patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review conducted via PubMed.
  • Focus on clinical management and patient evaluation approaches.

Main Results:

  • Postoperative issues include obstructive symptoms, enterocolitis, and fecal incontinence.
  • Systematic evaluation involves excluding anatomical, inflammatory, behavioral, or motility issues.
  • Diagnostic tools include examination under anesthesia, contrast studies, endoscopy, and motility tests.

Conclusions:

  • Management of postoperative symptoms in Hirschsprung's disease is complex.
  • A systematic evaluation is crucial for effective therapy.
  • Treatment options range from medical management to surgical revision.